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BSc Hons Food Science and Nutrition

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Nottingham

Program Overview

If you’re passionate about food, health, and how what we eat shapes our lives, this course is a perfect fit. At Nottingham, you’ll explore the science behind nutrition and food, gaining the skills to improve health and develop safe, sustainable, and delicious products for the future.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
Your journey starts with the basics. You’ll explore modules like Fundamentals in Food Science and Nutrition, Introductory Physiology, and Sustainable Agriculture, Food and Nutrition. These will give you a solid grounding in how nutrients work in the body, the principles of food science, and how agriculture links to global food security.

Year 2
In your second year, things get more applied. You’ll take modules such as Ingredients to Product: Processing and Safety and Nutrition, Metabolism and Disease. You’ll also study Sensory Evaluation—learning how we taste and experience food—and Sustainable Food Systems, giving you the tools to think about food in a changing world.

Year 3
Your final year is about pulling everything together. You’ll take on a Food and Nutrition Science Research Project of your own, study Flavour Science - Theory and Practice, and look at Industrial Food Manufacture and Product Development. Alongside this, you’ll strengthen professional skills with modules like Personal and Professional Development for Food Scientists and can choose options such as Changing Behaviour, Promoting Health.

Focus areas (in a string):

food processing & safety; nutrition & metabolism; flavour & sensory science; sustainable food systems; research & product development

Learning outcomes (in a string):

gain expertise in how food is made and kept safe; understand how nutrients affect health and disease; build research and analytical skills; develop the ability to design and assess food products; learn how to promote healthier, more sustainable diets

Professional alignment (accreditation):

This course is shaped by industry needs and aligned with the Institute of Food Science and Technology, preparing you for careers in nutrition, product development, food safety, and public health.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

On this degree, you won’t just sit in lecture halls—you’ll be in labs, tackling real projects, and working alongside industry experts. From day one, you’ll get the chance to apply your learning to real situations, whether that’s testing food quality, exploring nutrition science, or even spending a year working for a global food brand. The idea is simple: by the time you graduate, you’ll already have the practical skills and confidence employers look for.

Here’s what that looks like in action:

  • Take an optional year in industry with leading names like Unilever, PepsiCo, Marks & Spencer, and Pizza Express—so you graduate with real work experience on your CV.

  • Train in specialist food science labs where you’ll experiment with product development, flavour science, and food safety testing.

  • Work on problem-based projects such as Ingredients to Product: Processing and Safety, where you’ll solve challenges food companies actually face.

  • Explore the world with a study abroad option, adding an international perspective to your degree and career.

Progression & Future Opportunities

A degree in Food Science and Nutrition from Nottingham opens doors to exciting careers where you can make a real impact on what people eat and how it’s produced. Many graduates move into roles like Product Development Technologist, Sensory Scientist, Quality Assurance Specialist, or join R&D teams for major food brands. You’ll leave not only with strong technical knowledge, but also with the kind of problem-solving and communication skills employers really value.

Here’s how Nottingham supports your journey:

  • Dedicated support from the Careers and Employability Service, including CV workshops, mock interviews, and direct links with employers.
  • 84% of graduates are in professional jobs or further study within 15 months, earning an average starting salary of £25,568.
  • Strong industry connections, with graduates working at leading names like Nestlé, Unilever, Innocent Drinks, Bakkavor, and Warburtons.
  • A Nottingham degree carries real weight in the industry—employers know the high standards you’ve been trained to.
  • Excellent graduate outcomes, with many alumni working in food safety, sensory testing, and product innovation.

Further Academic Progression:
If you want to continue your studies, you could step into a Master’s in Food Science, Nutrition, or related fields like Public Health. For those keen on research and innovation, a PhD is also a great option.

Program Key Stats

£33,000
£ 29
Sept Intake : 14th Jan


11 %

Eligibility Criteria

ABB
3.0 - 3.3
30
84

N/A
N/A
6.0
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Product
  • process or retail technologist Sensory scientist Innovation
  • research and development roles Quality assurance technologist Commercial roles such as buyers Food journalism Manufacturing and operations roles Food aid coordination and policy making in government agencies

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